A six-storey Japanese castle complete with its own restaurant, elevator and sprawling grounds has gone on sale for a fraction of the price of a UK home. The striking fortress in Akabira, located on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, is on the market for just £47,000, offering buyers a rare opportunity to live out their fairytale dream in a remote coal-mining town.Built in 1991, the castle was designed to recreate the look of traditional Japanese fortresses from the Edo and Sengoku periods. Its appearance has been compared to Himeji Castle, Japan's famous white-walled castle and a UNESCO-listed landmark. Both buildings feature bright white walls, dark timber details and layered tiled roofs with gables that look as though a bird is in flight. Although the Akabira castle was built using modern materials, like concrete and steel, rather than traditional wood and stone, it still closely resembles the historic fortresses that have become symbols of Japan's past. The property sits on 5,045 square metres of land, and is located a short drive from the popular Furano Ski Resort. It also has convenient transport links to Sapporo as well as nearby airports and train services. A six-storey castle with its own lift, restaurant and sprawling grounds in Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan, has hit the market for just £47,000 The castle sits on 5,045 square metres of land in a remote coal-mining town Inside, there is a restaurant on the second floor, a working lift connecting all six levels, and space for up to 40 vehicles. Utilities are already connected, meaning the property is readily available for a range of uses. The space alone offers plenty of possibilities, whether as a private residence, a boutique hotel or a unique events venue. 21Century, the real estate agency managing the listing, has even suggested the idea of adding a moat around the castle for a truly authentic finish. However, there is a major catch. While the fortress is packed with intriguing features, the new owner will need to spend money on quite a bit of repair work. According to Houses of Japan, roof tile replacement and parapet repairs are expected to cost around £37,000, while annual property tax is currently priced at around £5,600. Closer to home, you might not be able to live like a king in this remote Scottish cabin, but you'll have the chance to start a new life off-grid across 88 acres of private land - for just £350,000. However, there is a catch; the new buyer will have to fork out nearly £40,000 on repairs and a further, and a further £5,600 on annual property tax Mullagrach Island is a remote island spanning approximately 88.7 acres is up for auction on June 9 with a guide price of £350,000Eilean Mullagrach or Mullagrach Island is a remote island spanning approximately 88.7 acres and is located in the Summer Isles, two miles off the northwest coast of Scotland. The Wester Ross Marine Protected island sits at the mouth of Loch Broom and is part of Scotland's first UNESCO Geopark, combining remarkable natural beauty with significant environmental importance.At the heart of the island's rugged landscape sits a cosy wood eco-cabin that is powered by solar-panels and allows rainwater harvesting and composting. While there are no human neighbours on Mullagrach, it is home to a variety of wildlife that live among the island's heather and rocky terrain, including Great Skua, Kittiwakes and Fulmars. The island comes with its own landing stage and is only accessible by boat from harbours at Old Dornie and Ullapool.It also boasts the deepest cave in the Summer Isles archipelago called Am Fang.Mullagrach Island was on sale for £500,000 in 2024, but will now be auctioned off on June 9 with Savills with a guide price of £350,000.Mhairi Archibald, associate director of Savills Auctions, said: 'We're seeing good levels of demand for truly unique assets coming to auction, and private islands often capture the imagination.'The sale of Mullagrach presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking something genuinely rare.'With its scale, setting and ready-to-enjoy accommodation, we expect significant interest ahead of the sale.'